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Originally Posted by dillywho
What kind of message are young people getting when adults are willing to follow the rules only when:
1) something becomes a problem;
2) they agree with it;
3) it is convenient;
4) it doesn't conflict with what they want;
5) we don't want the grandkids to not like us (golf carts come to mind)?
Why set an age limit in the first place on certain pools if you only want it enforced if there gets to be a 'large influx of younger people'? What's the point of issuing ID's? And the list goes on.
Adults are supposed to be role models for young people. Isn't it about time to step up to the plate and do it instead of telling them one thing and doing another? I always tried to teach my kids to do the right thing because it is the right thing to do (didn't say I did it perfectly, but I did try). I fall flat on my face at times with the best of 'em. We're all human, but we can strive to do better.
Sure is hard sometimes, huh?
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Let's assume we agree.
What would your suggestion be? And how would you propose to pay for it?
I don't mind complaints as long as someone offers a fully thought out suggestion.